# How to connect Files com to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect Files com to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "Files com", "toolkit_slug": "files_com", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:11:22.531Z" } ``` ## Introduction Cowork is Anthropic's AI agent for knowledge work. Think of it as Claude Code for everything else. It works autonomously with your computer, local files, and applications to accomplish complex tasks. This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Files com account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to list all folders under your Documents directory, show current permissions for a specific file, delete a share link to revoke access, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate Files com with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/crew-ai) ## Connect Files com to Claude Cowork ### Connecting Files com to Claude Cowork 1. Open Customize In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top. 2. Add the Composio MCP server Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL: ```bash https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Cowork? Claude Cowork is Anthropic's agent for general knowledge work. It can use your computer, files, and connected applications to complete longer-running tasks across your work tools. With Composio Connect, Cowork can securely access apps like Files com through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## What is the Files com MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Files.com MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Files.com account. It provides structured and secure access to your cloud storage and file management resources, so your agent can perform actions like listing folders, managing permissions, generating upload keys, and handling file shares on your behalf. - Folder navigation and organization: Ask your agent to list and explore folders within your Files.com account, making it easy to locate and organize files. - Permission management: Allow the agent to retrieve, review, and delete access permissions for files or folders, keeping your data secure and access controlled. - Secure file uploading: Have your agent generate S3 upload keys so you can temporarily host files for easy import, sharing, or collaboration across teams. - Group and share link management: Let your agent list user groups or delete share links to efficiently manage who has access to important documents and shared resources. - API key lifecycle control: Instruct your agent to revoke API keys when needed, ensuring only authorized integrations remain active for your account. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `FILES_COM_DELETE_API_KEY` | Delete API Key | Tool to delete an API key. Use when you need to revoke an API key after confirming its identifier. | | `FILES_COM_DELETE_PERMISSION` | Delete Permission | Removes a permission grant that allows a user or group to access a specific file or folder path on Files.com. A permission ID can be obtained from the LIST_PERMISSIONS action. Use this tool when you need to revoke access that was previously granted to a user or group for a specific resource. Note: Requires administrative permissions on the Files.com site. | | `FILES_COM_DELETE_SHARE` | Delete Share | Delete a specified share link (bundle) on Files.com. This operation is idempotent - it succeeds even if the share link has already been deleted or doesn't exist. Use this to revoke public access to shared files/folders when you have the share ID. | | `FILES_COM_GET_S3_KEY_FOR_UPLOAD` | Get S3 Key for Upload | Tool to generate a temporary key for file uploads by uploading the file to Files.com. Useful when you need to host a local file temporarily before importing or sharing. | | `FILES_COM_LIST_FOLDERS` | List Folders | Lists folders in Files.com with optional filtering, sorting, and pagination. Returns a paginated list of folders with metadata. Useful for browsing folder structure, finding specific folders by name, or retrieving folders under a specific parent. | | `FILES_COM_LIST_GROUPS` | List Groups | Retrieves a paginated list of all groups from Files.com. Groups are used to organize users and manage permissions collectively. Use this action to discover available groups, check group membership, or before performing group-based permission operations. Returns group details including IDs, names, member lists, and access permissions (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, REST API). | | `FILES_COM_LIST_PERMISSIONS` | List Permissions | Retrieve permissions for a specified path on Files.com. Use when you need to inspect who has access and what level for a given file or folder path. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Files com MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Files com account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Files com tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Files com MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/files_com/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices. - [Google Docs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledocs) - Google Docs is a cloud-based word processor that enables document creation and real-time collaboration. Its seamless sharing and version history make team editing and content management a breeze. - [Google Super](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesuper) - Google Super is an all-in-one suite combining Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Analytics, and more. It gives you a unified platform to manage your digital life, boosting productivity and organization. - [Affinda](https://composio.dev/toolkits/affinda) - Affinda is an AI-powered document processing platform that automates data extraction from resumes, invoices, and more. It streamlines document-heavy workflows by turning files into structured, actionable data. - [Agility cms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agility_cms) - Agility CMS is a headless content management system for building and managing digital experiences across platforms. It lets teams update content quickly and deliver omnichannel experiences with ease. - [Algodocs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/algodocs) - Algodocs is an AI-powered platform that automates data extraction from business documents. It delivers fast, secure, and accurate processing without templates or manual training. - [Api2pdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf) - Api2Pdf is a REST API for generating PDFs from HTML, URLs, and documents using powerful engines like wkhtmltopdf and Headless Chrome. It streamlines document conversion and automation for developers and businesses. - [Aryn](https://composio.dev/toolkits/aryn) - Aryn is an AI-powered platform for parsing, extracting, and analyzing data from unstructured documents. Use it to automate document processing and unlock actionable insights from your files. - [Boldsign](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boldsign) - Boldsign is a digital eSignature platform for sending, signing, and tracking documents online. Organizations use it to automate agreements and manage legally binding workflows efficiently. - [Boloforms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boloforms) - BoloForms is an eSignature platform built for small businesses, offering unlimited signatures, templates, and forms. It simplifies digital document signing and team collaboration at a predictable, fixed price. - [Box](https://composio.dev/toolkits/box) - Box is a cloud content management and file sharing platform for businesses. It helps teams securely store, organize, and collaborate on files from anywhere. - [Carbone](https://composio.dev/toolkits/carbone) - Carbone is a blazing-fast report generator that turns JSON data into PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, and more using flexible templates. It lets you automate document creation at scale with minimal code. - [Castingwords](https://composio.dev/toolkits/castingwords) - CastingWords is a transcription service specializing in human-powered, accurate transcripts via a simple API. Get seamless audio-to-text conversion for interviews, meetings, podcasts, and more. - [Cloudconvert](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudconvert) - CloudConvert is a powerful file conversion service supporting over 200 file formats. It streamlines converting, compressing, and managing documents, media, and more, all in one place. - [Cloudlayer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudlayer) - Cloudlayer is a document and asset generation service for creating PDFs and images via API or SDKs. It lets you automate high-quality doc creation, saving dev time and reducing manual work. - [Cloudpress](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudpress) - Cloudpress is a content export tool for Google Docs and Notion. It automates publishing to your favorite Content Management Systems. - [Contentful graphql](https://composio.dev/toolkits/contentful_graphql) - Contentful graphql is a content delivery API that lets you access Contentful data using GraphQL queries. It gives you efficient, flexible ways to fetch and manage structured content for any digital project. - [Conversion tools](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools) - Conversion Tools is an online service for converting documents between formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, XML, and CSV. It lets you automate complex document workflows with just a few clicks. - [Convertapi](https://composio.dev/toolkits/convertapi) - ConvertAPI is a robust file conversion service for documents, images, and spreadsheets. It streamlines programmatic format changes and lets developers automate complex workflows with a single API. - [Craftmypdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/craftmypdf) - CraftMyPDF is a web-based service for designing and generating PDFs with templates and live data. It streamlines document creation by automating personalized PDFs at scale. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Files com MCP? With a standalone Files com MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Files com tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Files com and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Cowork? Yes, you can. Claude Cowork fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Files com tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Files com while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Files com scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Files com data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) ยท [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)